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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1975

Page

2

Campus hosts spring conference by two reading groups

On March 8 the Middletown Campus of Miami University hosts a day-long meeting of the Ohio College Council of the International Reading Association and the Great Lakes Council Special Interest Group for Two Year Colleges. Key speakers include Harry Sartain of the University of Pittsburgh and Edgar Dale of Ohio State University.

of Ohio College Council International Reading Association The Great Lakes Council International Association Middletown Miami University Elizabeth B. Mastrangelo Ohio College Council C. Eugene Bennett Harry Sartain Department of Education University of Pittsburgh Edgar Dale Ohio State University

Deaths and Funerals in Middletown Area

Mrs Stella F Wilhide 85 of 1330 Woodlawn Ave died at Middletown Hospital where she had been a patient since Feb 14. Surviving include son Clark and three daughters. Graveside and memorial services set with burial at Woodhill Franklin. Graveside for Herman L Barnes 73 formerly of Middletown will be at Woodside Cemetery. Richard L Stacy 34 of Trenton dead on arrival at local hospital.

Stella F. Wilhide Woodlawn Ave Middletown Hospital Wilhide Butler County Mervin Clark Middletown Racheletta Wilhide Ernstine Schenck Frances Cook Fort Dodge Kan Marvin Clark Wilson-Schramm Robert Scully Woodhill Cemetery Franklin First United Methodist Church Herman L. Barnes Woodside Cemetery Mr. Barnes Bradenton Fla Stacy Morgan County Eagles Lodge Square D Betty Steve David Richard A Darrell Trenton Ronald Betty Hall Phyllis Magee Kettering McCoy-Leffler Funeral Home Funeral Home

Franklin man found hanged at home in Franklin

Earl Vernon Seick 50 was found dead by hanging at his 27 West Fifth Street home after police were told he had not been seen for days. Coroner ruled death self-inflicted, estimated death about two days earlier. Survived by daughter Dana and son Roger in Korea, plus stepmother and two grandchildren. Services set at Anglesby Funeral Home with burial in Gratis Cemetery. No visitations scheduled. Removed from hospital records and local death notices follow for other individuals in the same brief.

Franklin Earl Vernon Seick Fifth St Seick Ralph Young Warren County Order of Eagles Lodge

Walk-A-Thon chairmen named for second Heart Walk-A-Thon

General chairman Mr. and Mrs. Ray Brown announced the second annual Heart Walk A Thon to be held April 12 with a 16 mile route up from 12 miles. Brown will handle the route with Middletown Sgt Oral Duncan and REACT overseeing safety.

Cochairman Ray Brown

Pork chops cited as weapon in domestic incident

A Plymouth Avenue woman said her husband struck her with four fried pork chops during a family dispute around 9 30 pm. She was treated at a hospital and released. She added the man gets mad easily and police recorded the unusual detail in the report.

Plymouth Avenue

Springboro Police Switches to 748 Prefix

Springboro The Springboro Police Department telephone number has moved from 746 to 748 exchange as the village adopts the new prefix. The new police number is 748-0611 and the Clearcreek Fire Department Life Squad number changes to 748-1522.

Springboro

New Girl Scout Cookie Flavor Debuts Tomorrow

Great Rivers Council launches its annual cookie sale with five flavors from Little Brownie Bakers. Samoa joins Butter Trefoils Thin Mints Chocolate and Vanilla Cremes and Peanut Butter. boxes sell for 1.25. Orders run to March 15 with delivery April 19 to May 4. Troop profit 10 cents a box. super kookie hat for eight dozen sold and patch for four dozen. Council serves 30 000 girls and 4500 adults across nine Ohio and Indiana counties.

Great Rivers Council Little Brownie Bakers Louisville Samoa Ross Trails

Franklin woman killed by car on Ohio 73

Mrs Janet Elaine Spivey 50 of 18 N Main St Franklin was struck and killed by a car on Ohio 73 at Hemlock Street. The driver Roger Wells 28 Waynesville said sun glare blocked her from seeing the road. Police released her name after kin were notified. She died at Middletown Hospital. Funeral services set for 10 a m tomorrow at Brough Memorial Home Miamisburg with burial at Hillgrove Cemetery. Visitation tonight from 7 to 9.

Franklin Janet Elaine Spivey N. Main St Ohio 73 Hemlock Street Roger Wells Waynesville Middletown Hospital Lloyd Mary Ruth Peggy Miamisburg Roger Richard Emerson Donald Danny George Dayton Rheta Snell Carol Windhurst Fairfield Lavanna Mahler Ronald Frank Snell Brough Hillgrove Cemetery

MARC Directors to Meet Monday

The Middletown Area Recycling Center board will convene Monday at 7 p.m. at the Middletown United Way Building. The center at 310 North Main Street accepts paper cans and glass and operates from 2 to 6 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays.

Middletown Area

Carlisle approves rescue gear for fire department

Carlisle Village Council authorized 418 for rescue equipment to aid first aid for emergency victims in support of the Franklin Emergency Squad. Residents along Chamberlain Road in Gross Acres raised water problems. Council also approved 100 monthly rent for a bay area near a planned Carlisle garage by Franklin Township.

Carlisle Franklin Chamberlain Road Gross Acres Clyde Eldridge Jim Gross Jr Franklin Township

Pack 101 Cubs Award at Blue and Gold Banquet

Five Arrow of Light recipients Mel Barker Dan Gamble Dick Green Ken Morgan and Tim Parker were honored at the annual Blue and Gold Banquet by Cub Scout Pack 101 Wilson School PTO. Webelos awards went to Barker Gamble Green Moon Morgan Parker Ratliff Rose Schneider and Mark Schneider. Barker Gamble and Green joined Scout Troop 2 via Mel Martin.

Cub Scout Pack 101 Wilson School Pto Mel Barker Dan Gamble Dick Green Ken Morgan Tim Parker Andy Bishop Adam Middleton Rob Ratliff Jimmie Armbruster Bishop Matt Howard Jay Mitchell Mike Jones Brian Owens Bill Revelos Steve Rowe Tim Smith Tom Taubken Mike Ehrnschwender Scott Middleton Den Webelos Barker Gamble Green Paul Moon Morgan Parker Jeff Rose Jeff Schneider Mark Schneider Scout Troop 2 Mel Martin

Iron worker wins $300 000 on Buckeye 300 TV prize

Harold Robinson an East Liverpool iron worker won 300000 for his Buckeye 300 appearance in Cleveland. The 34 year old barely kept from fainting after the first TV showing. Five other contestants received 15000 prizes including Santa Dioughy Broadview Heights John Pan ryanszki Barberton Mathew O Maxwell Willoughby and Robert S Alspaugh Springfield.

Cleveland, Ohio Ohio Lottery Harold Robinson East Liverpool Santa Dioughy Broadview Heights John Panryanszki Barberton Mathew O. Maxwell Willoughby Robert S. Alspaugh Springfield

YMCA Offers Women’s Fitness Classes Next Week

Middletown Area YMCA to run trimnastics and exercise programs for women starting March 11. Non members pay 20 dollars, members free. some sessions include babysitting. Evening trimnastics, swimless water exercise, yoga and other eight week courses outlined with varied costs. Registration at the Y.

Middletown Area YMCA

Fire Calls For Medical Aid At Two Local Homes

Fire crews were called today at 4:45 a.m. to 629 Malvern Street for Margie Spencer 24 with stomach pains treated and dismissed. Earlier at 2:28 p.m. yesterday they assisted Carl Rhinehart 57 with chest pains and breathing difficulty, gave oxygen, and admitted him in serious condition.

Malvern St Margie Spencer Boyleston St Carl Rhinehart

Lottery Winner Turned Convict Faces Long Prison Term

Joe Brown, a 37 year old Columbus man, was sentenced to 315 years in prison for burglary and vandalism. He had just won 300000 in the Ohio Lottery a week earlier, while free on bond awaiting probation report. The crimes involved theft of a stereo, television, and clock valued at 150. His attorney may seek shock probation after 30 days. Brown said he gave the winnings to his mother.

Columbus Ohio Joe Brown Brown Common Pleas Court

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